(YANKTON PRESS & DAKOTAN) The Yankton Press & Dakotan reports, "Flooding in eastern South Dakota could impact the water in privately owned wells. That’s according to South Dakota Cooperative Extension Water Management Engineer Christopher Hay, who said owners should be aware of the risks of water contamination that flooding poses. 'Floodwaters often carry hazardous or toxic materials, including bacteria, viruses, other pathogens, petroleum products, pesticides, and other chemicals,' said Hay. 'Wells that have been partially or fully submerged by flood waters can become contaminated with these materials, and drinking or washing with water from a private well that has flooded exposes people to risk of disease.' Hay said that if your well has been flooded, the well should be disinfected to remove bacteria once the floodwaters recede."
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